The Lady Prefers Couscous Recipe TRex

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   Boil the chicken stock and put Israeli couscous in the pot.

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   Lower the heat so stock simmers and cook the couscous covered until tender (approximately 8-10 minutes).

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   After couscous is cooked al dente, turn the heat off and leave the couscous to continue cooking in the covered pot.

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   This will ensure the couscous soaks up any excess liquid and becomes fluffy.

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   In the meantime, in a bowl mix salt, 1/2 tsp of tumeric, a dash of red pepper, and the ladys fingers.

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   Set aside.

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   In a skillet, heat two tablespoons of olive oil, put in cumin seeds, curry leaves (if available), and shallots.

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   Fry until fragrant.

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   Add in ladys fingers, and mix with shallots, seeds, and oil for a bit.

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    The ladys fingers will soak up much of the oil and you may have to add a bit more if the pan starts to burn.

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    Add in rest of the spices (cumin powder, corriander powder, red pepper powder, salt) and mix well.

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    When it seems like the ladys fingers are well mixed with the spices, are getting a bit crispy on the edges (ie.

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    they are no longer mushy and sticky), add in the bell peppers.

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    Cook until bell peppers are soft.

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    Turn heat off.

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    Now, check on the Israeli couscous.

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    If there appears to be liquid left, then drain it out.

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    Put couscous in same skillet as vegetables and mix well.

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    Adjust salt to taste.

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    Best served as an accompaniment to a chicken or a white fish main dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.